Building refurbishment the easy way The challenge was as follows: Owner-occupiers frequently encounter a large number of contact persons and at times contradictory information when investigating the o
The BMWK framework agreement includes support in economic, technical and legal issues in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy sources for heating and cooling systems and waste heat, among
The challenge: The global energy transition requires international consensus and coordinated action. Investments in sustainable energy systems and an even stronger commitment on the path to climate ne
The EU Project Qualitrain focused on the basic and advanced vocational training of the construction workforce in the field of energy-efficient construction and refurbishment. The project was set up to
A future for every building The challenge was as follows: Residential and non-residential buildings account for the largest percentage of end energy requirements EU-wide — 40%. Hence, it is necessary
Energy efficiency is here to stay The challenge was as follows: According to the German hotel and lodging association (DEHOGA), high energy costs are one of the main problems hotel operators face. Hen
The challenge: Anyone who wants to build a new energy-efficient building or realise one as part of a renovation project relies on the help of qualified experts. Because even small inaccuracies in the
This was the challenge: The European Commission commissioned a study from the Deutsche Energie-Agentur – the German Energy Agency (dena) in order to devise suitable methods for designing the future la
The challenge: In Germany, around 29 per cent of the final energy demand is used for heating, hot water and cooling buildings. A lot of energy could be saved here via more refurbishments. This is beca
This is the challenge Reaching carbon neutrality by 2060 is an ambitious goal by the world’s largest economy. Energy supply in China still mainly relies on coal, with wind and solar accounting for onl